St Mary’s Primary School principal Jasmine Ryan and learning leader Craig Simpson at Magnify Sandhurst’s launch.
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Ryan Bellingham
Students and teachers at St Mary’s Primary School in Echuca have begun following a new teaching program.
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The program, dubbed Magnify Sandhurst, will be implemented across 51 Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd schools in Victoria from this year.
Principal Jasmine Ryan said the change would allow for greater collaboration between schools.
“The biggest thing was getting our whole diocese on the same trajectory,” Ms Ryan said.
“We’ve got so many schools in such a big geographical space, and we were all working in silos.
“So it’s working smarter. It’s more effective, efficient and hopefully, in turn, delivers outcomes for our kids. That’s the most important thing.”
Ms Ryan said the first two days back at school this year would be dedicated to explaining to students how their learning would change.
The curriculum will be standardised across all participating schools, and teaching practices will become more instructive and explicit.
“It’ll be same-same but different for (the kids),” Ms Ryan said.
“They’re so good at adapting, and they’re a lot more flexible than adults, so they’ll be fine.”
Lori Hedwards, Sarah Kilborn, Bridget Hancock, Colleen Hampson, Calre Pentreath and Angela Victor at the Magnify Sandhurst launch.
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Ryan Bellingham
With class content pre-prepared, Ms Ryan said teachers could now focus on how they delivered their classes, allowing for more time to concentrate on student needs.
CESL executive director Kate Fogarty said one of the main goals of Magnify Sandhurst was to reduce teacher workloads.
“By following a well-structured, sequential curriculum, teachers will work together to deliver the best possible education,” Ms Fogarty said.
The program was designed in co-ordination with partner organisations, principals, and educational experts over the past year.
“The Magnify Sandhurst program combines evidence-based practices in teaching and learning to support each student’s unique needs, strengths and goals,” Ms Fogarty said.
The program was officially launched on Tuesday, January 28 during simultaneous events at CESL schools.
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